Eddie O. "E.O." Whitmire, 72, a longtime resident of Atlanta, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012.
E.O. was a native of Jefferson and a graduate of Jefferson High School. He retired from Lucent Technologies after a long dedicated career.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Frances Whitmire; sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie O. Whitmire, III and Kristy Whitmire, and Michael J. Whitmire; grandsons, Lucas, Jacob, and Joshua; sister, Jo Anne W. Tyson; and nephew, Jonathan Tyson.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning, March 30, at 11 a.m. at Oglethorpe Hill. Graveside services will take place later in the afternoon at 3 p.m. at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.
For those who prefer, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Friends are invited to visit with the family Thursday evening, March 29, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30319, 404-261-3510 is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County
Lorraine Dickson (3-27-12)
MAYSVILLE - Lorraine Dickson, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012.
Survivors include children, Florence Ann Harrison, Lilburn, Debbie Frame, New Jersey, Raymond Dickson, South Carolina, Ralph Boartfield, Mass., Randal Boartfield, Maysville, Robert Dickson, North Carolina, and Robin Veal, Nicholson; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a nephew, Jerome Wingard, Maysville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends Friday, March 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home,
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include children, Florence Ann Harrison, Lilburn, Debbie Frame, New Jersey, Raymond Dickson, South Carolina, Ralph Boartfield, Mass., Randal Boartfield, Maysville, Robert Dickson, North Carolina, and Robin Veal, Nicholson; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a nephew, Jerome Wingard, Maysville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends Friday, March 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home,
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
Gloria Jean Smoot (3-23-12)
JEFFERSON - Gloria Jean Lingo Smoot, 60, passed away at her residence early Friday morning, March 23, 2012.
Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Wanda Kelly Lingo.
Survivors include her husband, Danny Smoot, Jefferson; her children, Terri Lee Davis, Tresa Lee McCain Smoot and Bonnie McPherson, all of Jefferson, and Keven Eugene Wolffe, Gwinnett County; grandchildren, Kevin Daniel Smoot, Brittney Jean Braden, Hurvey William Davis III and Mystic Faith Wolffe; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The body was cremated and memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, at 5 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Tarpkins officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Wanda Kelly Lingo.
Survivors include her husband, Danny Smoot, Jefferson; her children, Terri Lee Davis, Tresa Lee McCain Smoot and Bonnie McPherson, all of Jefferson, and Keven Eugene Wolffe, Gwinnett County; grandchildren, Kevin Daniel Smoot, Brittney Jean Braden, Hurvey William Davis III and Mystic Faith Wolffe; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The body was cremated and memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, at 5 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Tarpkins officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Julie Kirkindoll (3-25-12)
ATHENS - Julie Kirkindoll passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Athens in the care of her loving family.
She was the daughter of Donna and Mickey Kirkindoll of Jefferson, the sister of David Kirkindoll, and the beloved granddaughter of Juliette Stewart and Shirley Kirkindoll. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, A.W. Stewart, Jr., and Donald R. Kirkindoll.
Julie was a gentle and loving soul, devoted to her family, and her twin loves were music and reading. As a musician, Julie was shaped by her training in the music program of First Baptist Church of Duluth through her directors Janice Gray, Marie Agnew, and Shearer Goode. She was privileged to sing with the Young Singers of Callanwolde for several years, with the highlight every year being singing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at "Christmas With Robert Shaw" and at Atlanta Braves baseball games in addition to other memorable concerts. As a teenager, she studied the cello with Andrew Cox, and later with Dr. David Starkweather of the University of Georgia. She played first chair cello with her high school orchestra at Duluth High School, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony in Atlanta, and the Gwinnett Honors Orchestra. She also was an accomplished pianist, studying with her mother.
Julie's reading interests were broad and deep, ranging from classic literature to philosophy to eastern religions to poetry. She possessed a keen intellect and an inquiring mind which led her to enjoy learning about nearly everything. She relished intellectually challenging conversation with likeminded friends.
Survivors include aunts and uncles, Dale and Liz Kirkindoll, Baton Rouge, La., Don and Jackie Kirkindoll, San Antonio, Texas, Joe and Renae Hester, Appling, and Terri Stewart, Auburn; cousins, Jordan Hester, Chad Hester, Andrew Hester, Donald Robert, Kris and Natalie Kirkindoll, Grayson Kirkindoll and Holt Kirkindoll.
Julie's family would like to thank the medical staff of Athens Regional Medical Center for their compassionate and competent care.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 28, at 11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson with Bob Ratcliff and Pastor Chris Laskey officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, March 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Donations can be made in Julie's memory to either of the following: Eating Disorder Recovery Center of Athens, 1 Huntington Rd., Ste. 801, Athens, GA. 30606, or Athens Regional Medical Center Foundation, designating Palliative Care as the recipient. The address is Athens Regional Foundation, 1199 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30606.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Donna and Mickey Kirkindoll of Jefferson, the sister of David Kirkindoll, and the beloved granddaughter of Juliette Stewart and Shirley Kirkindoll. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, A.W. Stewart, Jr., and Donald R. Kirkindoll.
Julie was a gentle and loving soul, devoted to her family, and her twin loves were music and reading. As a musician, Julie was shaped by her training in the music program of First Baptist Church of Duluth through her directors Janice Gray, Marie Agnew, and Shearer Goode. She was privileged to sing with the Young Singers of Callanwolde for several years, with the highlight every year being singing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at "Christmas With Robert Shaw" and at Atlanta Braves baseball games in addition to other memorable concerts. As a teenager, she studied the cello with Andrew Cox, and later with Dr. David Starkweather of the University of Georgia. She played first chair cello with her high school orchestra at Duluth High School, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony in Atlanta, and the Gwinnett Honors Orchestra. She also was an accomplished pianist, studying with her mother.
Julie's reading interests were broad and deep, ranging from classic literature to philosophy to eastern religions to poetry. She possessed a keen intellect and an inquiring mind which led her to enjoy learning about nearly everything. She relished intellectually challenging conversation with likeminded friends.
Survivors include aunts and uncles, Dale and Liz Kirkindoll, Baton Rouge, La., Don and Jackie Kirkindoll, San Antonio, Texas, Joe and Renae Hester, Appling, and Terri Stewart, Auburn; cousins, Jordan Hester, Chad Hester, Andrew Hester, Donald Robert, Kris and Natalie Kirkindoll, Grayson Kirkindoll and Holt Kirkindoll.
Julie's family would like to thank the medical staff of Athens Regional Medical Center for their compassionate and competent care.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 28, at 11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson with Bob Ratcliff and Pastor Chris Laskey officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, March 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Donations can be made in Julie's memory to either of the following: Eating Disorder Recovery Center of Athens, 1 Huntington Rd., Ste. 801, Athens, GA. 30606, or Athens Regional Medical Center Foundation, designating Palliative Care as the recipient. The address is Athens Regional Foundation, 1199 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30606.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Junior’ Dickerson (3-23-12)
COMMERCE - Livingston Mercier Dickerson, Jr., 75, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012 at his residence with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Madison County, the son of the late L.M. "Libby" and Wyllene Carithers Dickerson. Mr. Dickerson was a member of Maysville Baptist Church. He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy. He attended Rabun-Gap Nachoochee High School. Early in his life he worked at Belk-Gallant, Harbor Light Marina, and as a border patrol in California and later retired from General Times and again from Base Mfg. After retirement he worked as courthouse security at Jackson County Courthouse. Junior loved little children and enjoyed playing Santa at Christmas, and also helping those less fortunate. Mr. Dickerson loved building things, fishing, and cooking Brunswick Stew.
Survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Linda W. Dickerson, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Elaine Turner, Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Scott Yaughn, Braselton, and Michele and Joseph Head, Commerce; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Sandra Dickerson, Villa Rica; grandchildren, Zach Turner, Ashley Turner, Etta Wyllene Yaughn, Lucas Yaughn, and Lily Ruth Head; nieces, Amanda Burross and Laura Dickerson; and his beloved dog, Foxy.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 26 at Maysville Baptist Church with Brian Stowe and Carlton Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. Charlie Newcomer, Jennings Bryan, Mike White, Danny White, Mike Lacy, JC Crocker, Robert Burross, Zach Turner, Lucas Yaughn and Amory Hall will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maysville Baptist Church, c/o Building Fund, or Commerce First Baptist Church, c/o Children's Playground Fund.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Madison County, the son of the late L.M. "Libby" and Wyllene Carithers Dickerson. Mr. Dickerson was a member of Maysville Baptist Church. He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy. He attended Rabun-Gap Nachoochee High School. Early in his life he worked at Belk-Gallant, Harbor Light Marina, and as a border patrol in California and later retired from General Times and again from Base Mfg. After retirement he worked as courthouse security at Jackson County Courthouse. Junior loved little children and enjoyed playing Santa at Christmas, and also helping those less fortunate. Mr. Dickerson loved building things, fishing, and cooking Brunswick Stew.
Survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Linda W. Dickerson, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Elaine Turner, Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Scott Yaughn, Braselton, and Michele and Joseph Head, Commerce; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Sandra Dickerson, Villa Rica; grandchildren, Zach Turner, Ashley Turner, Etta Wyllene Yaughn, Lucas Yaughn, and Lily Ruth Head; nieces, Amanda Burross and Laura Dickerson; and his beloved dog, Foxy.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 26 at Maysville Baptist Church with Brian Stowe and Carlton Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. Charlie Newcomer, Jennings Bryan, Mike White, Danny White, Mike Lacy, JC Crocker, Robert Burross, Zach Turner, Lucas Yaughn and Amory Hall will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maysville Baptist Church, c/o Building Fund, or Commerce First Baptist Church, c/o Children's Playground Fund.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Edna Mae Bingham (3-23-12)
COMMERCE – Edna Mae Bingham, 67, died early Saturday morning, March 24, 2012, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Russell and Mollie Partin Mathis.
Survivors include her husband, Corbitt Lee Bingham, Commerce; daughter, Glenda Elrod, Commerce; siblings, Junior and Evelyn Russell, Blairsville, Thomas and Betty Russell, Oakwood, Arra Russell, Commerce, William and Lisa Russell, Pendergrass, and Emma and Dee White, North Carolina; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 26, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Russell and Mollie Partin Mathis.
Survivors include her husband, Corbitt Lee Bingham, Commerce; daughter, Glenda Elrod, Commerce; siblings, Junior and Evelyn Russell, Blairsville, Thomas and Betty Russell, Oakwood, Arra Russell, Commerce, William and Lisa Russell, Pendergrass, and Emma and Dee White, North Carolina; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 26, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Sorrow (3-24-12)
COMMERCE – Evelyn Mealor Sorrow, 81, died early Saturday morning, March 24, 2012, at her residence.
Born in Maysville, she was the daughter of the late Evans and Pratt Burke Mealor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward William Sorrow; and two sisters, Sue Mealor and Mary Lou Bishop.
Survivors include her children, Janice Ramsey, Joanne Sorrow, Jill Sorrow and Joel Sorrow, all of Commerce; grandchildren, Jordan Ramsey, Erin Ramsey, Nathan Sorrow, Andrew Sorrow and Amanda Joy Sorrow; siblings, Jesse Mealor, Jefferson, Billy Mealor, Lula, and Millie Vaughn, Commerce; and seven nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 26, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Bro. Jesse Mealor and Bro. Joel Sorrow officiating. Burial will be in the Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Maysville, she was the daughter of the late Evans and Pratt Burke Mealor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward William Sorrow; and two sisters, Sue Mealor and Mary Lou Bishop.
Survivors include her children, Janice Ramsey, Joanne Sorrow, Jill Sorrow and Joel Sorrow, all of Commerce; grandchildren, Jordan Ramsey, Erin Ramsey, Nathan Sorrow, Andrew Sorrow and Amanda Joy Sorrow; siblings, Jesse Mealor, Jefferson, Billy Mealor, Lula, and Millie Vaughn, Commerce; and seven nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 26, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Bro. Jesse Mealor and Bro. Joel Sorrow officiating. Burial will be in the Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Brownlee (3-22-12)
COMMERCE - Joseph Lemnal Brownlee, Jr., 78, died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his residence.
He was born in Miami, Fla., the son of the late Joseph L. and Clara Estelle Brooks Brownlee. He was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission and was retired from United States Marine Corp. He was also a high school teacher. Mr. Brownlee was preceded in death by his son, Roger A. Brownlee.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mary Schoppmeyer Brownlee, Commerce; sons, Michael J. Brownlee, Commerce, and Kevin Brownlee, Santa Fe, N.M.; and a daughter, Patti Hobart, Winder.
Memorial services will be held Monday, March 26, at 1 p.m. from the St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission with Father Terry Crone officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday night, March 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. The Rosary service will follow visitation Sunday night at 7 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke, Jr. officiating.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Miami, Fla., the son of the late Joseph L. and Clara Estelle Brooks Brownlee. He was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission and was retired from United States Marine Corp. He was also a high school teacher. Mr. Brownlee was preceded in death by his son, Roger A. Brownlee.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mary Schoppmeyer Brownlee, Commerce; sons, Michael J. Brownlee, Commerce, and Kevin Brownlee, Santa Fe, N.M.; and a daughter, Patti Hobart, Winder.
Memorial services will be held Monday, March 26, at 1 p.m. from the St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission with Father Terry Crone officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday night, March 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. The Rosary service will follow visitation Sunday night at 7 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke, Jr. officiating.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Ardill McCannon (3-23-12)
JEFFERSON - Ardill Frances McCannon, 83, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012.
She was born in Walker Mountain, the daughter of the late Floyd and Mae Jones Powers. She was a retired custodian with the Jackson County Board of Education for 30 years, working at South Jackson Elementary. Mrs. McCannon was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jake McCannon; son, Jimmy William McCannon; stepsons, Fred Daniel, Joe Mack and William Franklin; five brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Mary and Dennis Roberts, Jefferson, and Eive Lee Whitehead, Elberton; sister, Mary Lee Tate, Nicholson, grandchildren, Tim and Angie Parrott, Woody and Amy Brown, Tammy and Danny Cain, Diane and Danny Cofield, Kim and Sam Harp, Tracy and Jack Sorrow, Dennis and Jenifer Roberts; 24 great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; and one soon to be born great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 25, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Jenkins and Minister Tom Plank officiating. The burial will follow in the Colliers Baptist Church Cemetery in Oglethorpe County, GA. The visitation will be held on Saturday evening, March 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Walker Mountain, the daughter of the late Floyd and Mae Jones Powers. She was a retired custodian with the Jackson County Board of Education for 30 years, working at South Jackson Elementary. Mrs. McCannon was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jake McCannon; son, Jimmy William McCannon; stepsons, Fred Daniel, Joe Mack and William Franklin; five brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Mary and Dennis Roberts, Jefferson, and Eive Lee Whitehead, Elberton; sister, Mary Lee Tate, Nicholson, grandchildren, Tim and Angie Parrott, Woody and Amy Brown, Tammy and Danny Cain, Diane and Danny Cofield, Kim and Sam Harp, Tracy and Jack Sorrow, Dennis and Jenifer Roberts; 24 great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; and one soon to be born great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 25, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Jenkins and Minister Tom Plank officiating. The burial will follow in the Colliers Baptist Church Cemetery in Oglethorpe County, GA. The visitation will be held on Saturday evening, March 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Goodnight (3-22-12)
JEFFERSON - Larry James Goodnight, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012.
He was born in Hartford City, Ind., the son of the late Merlin and Charlotte Boots Goodnight. He was an Inventory Analyst with Rockwell Automation and was a member of the Galilee Christian Church. Mr. Goodnight was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Christine Goodnight.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Goodnight, Jefferson; children, Larry Scott Goodnight and his wife, Kelly, Commerce, and Julie Goodnight Love and her husband, Kendall, Jefferson; granddaughters, Kenlie Ryan Love and Olivia Kate Goodnight; brothers, Richard Goodnight, Spokane, Wash., Jerry Goodnight, Indianapolis, Ind., and Michael Goodnight, Hollywood, Fla.; and his loving pet, Sugar.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. in the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. Burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Saturday evening, March 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Galilee Christian Church, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Hartford City, Ind., the son of the late Merlin and Charlotte Boots Goodnight. He was an Inventory Analyst with Rockwell Automation and was a member of the Galilee Christian Church. Mr. Goodnight was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Christine Goodnight.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Goodnight, Jefferson; children, Larry Scott Goodnight and his wife, Kelly, Commerce, and Julie Goodnight Love and her husband, Kendall, Jefferson; granddaughters, Kenlie Ryan Love and Olivia Kate Goodnight; brothers, Richard Goodnight, Spokane, Wash., Jerry Goodnight, Indianapolis, Ind., and Michael Goodnight, Hollywood, Fla.; and his loving pet, Sugar.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. in the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. Burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Saturday evening, March 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Galilee Christian Church, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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